Optimism transactions surpass Arbitrum, but what’s behind the uptick in users?

    Transactions on Optimism recently eclipsed the Arbitrum network, but do the project’s fundamentals support a sustainable growth trajectory? Optimism is a layer-2 scaling solution that operates as a separate blockchain built on top of Ethereum. Despite having a smaller total value locked (TVL) than its rivals, Optimism may still have the potential to thrive in the increasingly competitive…

    Worldcoin stuck after 70% drop from peak — More downside for WLD price?

    WLD price may get anchored to $2 until October, primarily due to its initial supply distribution. The price of Worldcoin (WLD) has stabilized after a volatile debut across mainstream cryptocurrency exchanges. On July 29, the WLD price rose nearly 6% to $2.35. Still, the token was down 70% from its market debut peak of $7.50….

    Pond0X token launch snafu leads to millions of dollars in losses

    Investors reported they lost up to $2.2 million when the developer of Pond0x allegedly mishandled the token’s launch. The launch of memecoin Pond0x has led to millions of dollars in losses for investors, according to multiple reports on social media on July 28. Data from the Maestro trading app shows that the Pond0x (PNDX) token reached…

    Japanese Web3 developer HashPort Group raises $8.5M in funding round

    The funds will be used to aid the firm’s global expansion across tough regulatory landscapes. Japanese blockchain developer HashPort has raised 1.2 billion Japanese yen ($8.5 million) in a Series C funding round led by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners and Japanese billionaire entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa. The new round…

    UFO hearing: Crypto degens spare no time crafting 50 alien shitcoins

    In the wake of the US government being accused of covering up extraterrestrial activity, crypto degens were quick to sprout a shiny batch of memecoins. Crypto degens have been quick to try and capitalize on a widely-watched hearing where former United States government officials have claimed the existence of alien spacecraft and “biologics.” Testifying under…

    Crypto investors cool on Bitcoin funds, turning to Ether and XRP

    Bitcoin-related funds saw outflows of $13 million over the past week, reversing five weeks of bullish inflows, according to Coinshares analyst James Butterfill. Bitcoin-related investment products appear to have lost some of their sheen among crypto investors, recording its first week of outflows since Blackrock filed for spot Bitcoin ETF in June. According to a July 24…